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Afghan Villagers Learn Sustainable Irrigation Practices through On-Farm Water Management Project
Enjil district, Herat Province – Haji Abdul Karim, 57, soaks his scarf in water and puts it on his head on this hot day. He walks towards a canal intake gate, his gray shirt wet with sweat. He clears the canal of any trash and shovels the gravel out from its bottom. He is tasked to inspect the canal daily to make sure it is clear and free of leaks. “In the past, there were 70 people assigned on a daily basis in the winter to clear the canal and prepare it for irrigation,” say
10 Perennials Beauties For An Exceptional Garden
These are some of the best perennials for Canada. As spring approaches get inspired by these ten brilliant perennials varieties you can plant in your own yard. Like roses and peonies, perennials are a magnificent attraction and investment to any garden, and we have a few ways to help you care for them. Dahlias These flamboyant, colorful plants yield gorgeous blooms from midsummer through autumn, year after year. They are considered a tender perennial in cold regions; take car
How to Install an Irrigation System in 9 Easy Steps
Expert advice about irrigation installation from the job site. Not every job needs a pipe puller, but this is how these guys install irrigation. Install an Irrigation System is a great way to keep a lawn green through even the doggiest days of summer. Watch how to pull pipe, make solid connections faster and get it done safely. The result: a well designed irrigation system that sips water instead of guzzling it. How to install a vacuum breaker/backflow preventer is not shown
7 Plants That Enrich Your Garden Soil
Plants that grow wild are some of the best natural fertilizers When it comes to enriching soil in our gardens, we needn’t resort to chemical or even organic fertilizers. Wild plants will fulfill these functions, providing the basics of NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium), as well as a well-rounded collection vitamins and minerals for the soil and soil life. Not only that, but with careful selection, plants can perform many other duties, such as adding organic matter to
7 Tips to Starting a Garden & Getting Ready for Growing Season
Gardening may seem like a chore to some people, but for those of us who love to get our hands in the dirt, it is a rewarding, zen-like experience. Gardening is an art and loving it is only half the creation. Any gardener who's planted more than one season can tell you...the actual growing part is easy. It's the steps you take when planning a garden that are key to a successful season. Because the secret to a bountiful garden starts long before blooms or fruit produce. We've l
10 Tasks to Prepare Your Lawn for Spring
First the bad news: if you neglect spring lawn care (and related concerns about your mower), you could end up paying for it the rest of the year. Now the good news: the chores required of you in spring don't entail nearly the amount of work that you'll have to invest in mowing alone throughout the summer months. In fact, you might need to implement only about half of the following ten tips for spring lawn care, depending upon your unique circumstances. Furthermore, there are
10 Tips To Understanding An Automatic Sprinkler System
Read below for great tips for understanding the components of an irrigation system and how they operate. 1 - Backflow Preventor Installing a backflow prevention device is the first step to implementing an automatic irrigation system. You do not want dirty water backing up into your drinking water. If you are unsure how to go about installing one, have a licensed plumbing professional come in to do this for you. 2 - PSI & GPM Pressure (PSI) and gallons per minute (GPM) play an
The Benefits of an Irrigation System
An irrigation system is a long-term investment with plenty of benefits. Not only does an irrigation system allow you full control over the water consumption for your lawn, trees, and gardens, the savings will continue to result in a beautifully well-preserved landscape year after year. Protect your landscape investment with an automated sprinkler system that allows you the ability to control the watering schedule, resulting in plant growth, weed reduction, exceptional preserv
About automatic sprinkler systems and how they work
Understanding your sprinkler system Automatic sprinkler systems are a great investment. Here are some of the basics to understanding the components of the system. This will give you an overview of what you have to work with and become skilled with identifying the functionality of your irrigation system. The basic components of a typical sprinkler system that is run using city water are listed below. Backflow Preventer In typical sprinkler systems, the water is distributed in
The Benefits of Irrigation
An automatic sprinkler system is a home improvement project worth considering. Automated Sprinkler Systems Not only will a system like this help maintain a healthy beautiful landscape which you can enjoy with your friends and family, but it’s the most convenient and efficient way to ensure your landscape gets the water it needs without over-or under-watering. When it is properly installed and maintained an automatic sprinkler system will help conserve water too. In fac
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